CRAIG SOLOMON

adz4hf@r.postjobfree.com 561-***-**** West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Objective

A highly accomplished college professor with an extensive background in education, specializing in English, actively pursuing new and exciting career prospects.

Skills

Accomplished time manager.

Highly proficient writer, researcher, and editor.

Hardworking, natural leader and multidisciplinary.

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and MS Teams.

Blackboard, Campus Nexus and Anthology database

Team Management and Leadership

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Networking

Training & Development

Organization

Excellent Communicator

Intermediate level of understanding Copywriter and Content Writer essentials

Experience

Keiser University-Flagship West Palm Beach, FL

English Professor

09/2019 - 08/2023

Assisted with designing, initiating, and creating content writing and curriculum standards for Master course syllabi to be facilitated across all 18 campus English departments.

Maintained student records including grades, attendance, and evaluation reports.

Collaborated with English faculty members to develop new campus wide curricula or modify existing ones.

Used college software e-learning programs for teaching remote/hybrid courses.

Attended departmental meetings and professional conferences related to English literature or pedagogy.

Delivered lectures and assignments on topics such as grammar, constructing proper essay outlines, and essays utilizing APA and AP Style, rhetoric, composition theory and argumentative writing, and Literary Analyses.

Incorporated SMART board and MS Power Point technology into classroom lessons, and activities.

Reviewed student work and provided constructive criticism: editing and proofreading and provided tutoring assistance for improvement.

Supported strategic communication efforts between students, faculty, and staff, through MS Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Apps.

Palm Beach State College Belle Glade, FL

Adjunct English Instructor

01/2014 - 09/2019

An initiator of the campus wide VPI (Vocational Preparatory Instruction) a series of short-term courses for CCP students who need to remediate all or part of TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) to allow students to acquire an associates degree in a specialized field.

Developed course curriculum and lesson plans for English composition courses.

Instructed students on the fundamentals of grammar, syntax, and rhetoric.

Assessed student progress through formal exams and informal quizzes.

Provided individualized feedback to help improve writing skills.

Organized campus and small community group activities to foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

Encouraged open dialogue among students regarding their work.

Edited student essays for structure, clarity, and content accuracy.

Created resources such as handouts, worksheets, and rubrics, and Power Point presentations, and SMART board technology to improve learning.

Maintained a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior.

Kept accurate records of student grades and attendance data.

Attended PLC meetings with deans, faculty and staff.

Gloucester County College at Rowan University Sewell, NJ

Adjunct English Instructor

01/2010 - 10/2013

Created syllabi for each course to ensure that all topics were covered in accordance with the curriculum.

Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, projects, papers, and presentations.

Provided feedback to students on their progress throughout the semester.

Held office hours weekly to answer questions from students regarding assignments or course material.

Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for each student enrolled in the course.

Attended departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies, curriculum changes, and student concerns.

Encouraged student participation through active engagement activities during class time.

Documented student assignments, attendance, and test scores in online reporting systems.

Implemented technological learning tools to increase student engagement and promote positive learning outcomes.

Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ

Adjunct English Instructor

01/2010 - 10/2013

Created syllabi for each course to ensure that all topics were covered in accordance with the curriculum.

Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, projects, papers, and presentations.

Provided constructive feedback to students on their progress throughout the semester, and maintained accurate records of attendance, and grading for multiple courses.

Facilitated group discussions among students about class topics or assigned readings.

Integrated primary source documents into classroom instruction.

Encouraged student participation through active engagement activities during class time.

Provided constructive feedback to help improve student understanding of concepts being discussed.

Provided student feedback regarding areas in need of improvement and provided additional learning. resources.

Lectured and communicated effectively with students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Education and Training

Arizona State University (online) Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL

Post-graduate 18 credits completed. Concentrated studies: African American Literature, English Literature, Rhetoric, Behavioral Research, and Social Media trends.

Rowan University Glassboro, NJ

M. Ed Education. Concentrated studies: History, teaching pedagogy, philosophy of education, clinical seminar, structured lesson planning and curriculum development.

Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck, NJ

Bachelor's degree English. Concentrated Studies: Leadership Development, Management Information, Public Speaking, Sociology, Psychology, American and British Literature.

Accomplishments

Published writer and author of a gripping story: The Broken Circle; marketed exclusively through Amazon.com.

Published writer and author: This Ain't No Ordinary English Book, an informative and easy to use grammar and composition e-book, designed for students, adult learners, and professionals, marketed on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and I-bookstores.

Volunteered for one year for various Ronald McDonald House charity functions for the less fortunate, Camden, NJ.

Attained Dean's list and Honor Roll academic standards throughout college career.

A successful facilitator of community outreach programs such as VPI program and co-creator of “Open Mic Night” event, for all students, faculty, and staff members to display their creative talents, for Palm Beach State College, Loxahatchee Groves campus community.

Volunteered two years as an active participant-walker for an annual, “Light the Night Walk,” an American Cancer Society fundraiser event, to promote community awareness.

Nine years’ prior experience as a highly qualified trained retail salesman and customer service provider in a multi-million-dollar automotive parts corporation.

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